Robot model
Unitree R1
Unitree R1 is a lightweight bipedal humanoid robot with an integrated large multimodal model (voice + images) and fully open joint/sensor interfaces;…
- Manufacturer
- Unitree Robotics
- Form factor
- humanoid
- Maturity
- research
- Lifecycle
- active
Overview
Unitree R1 is a lightweight bipedal humanoid robot with an integrated large multimodal model (voice + images) and fully open joint/sensor interfaces; developer/research-oriented, with an education-focused R1 EDU variant.
Verified vs. claimed
- Maturity stage
- research(Lab-stage only; no commercial or public deployment reported.)
- Verified deployments
- None on file
- Sources on file
- 6 sources, view all
No verified deployments on file. DEPLOY tracks independently-sourced deployment evidence separately from manufacturer capability claims.
Key facts
Height
123 cm
Weight
27-29 kg
DOF
20-40
Drive type
bipedal
Sensor suite
Integrated large multimodal model for voice and images
Specs
Dof
20-40
Mass kg
27-29
Ai system
Integrated large multimodal model for voice and images
Height cm
123
Weight kg
27-29
Drive mode
bipedal
Positioning
Developer/research-oriented humanoid; R1 EDU education-focused
Multimodal model
Integrated large multimodal model for voice and images
To scale
Data & sources
News coverage
1
Web sources
5
6 sources backing this record.View all →
Availability and pricing
- Availability
- Pre-order open
- Price
- $5K (actual sale price)as of 2026-05-29
- Units in field
- Not disclosed
- Sales model
- Not disclosed
- Lead time
- First shipments June 2026
Accountability: Unitree Robotics has a Claim Integrity of 50% (2 of 4 public claims verified). See the industry ledger.
Pricing
One-time purchase
$4,900 USDactual sale priceas of 2026-05-29
Source: R1 Air configuration
History
- 2026-05$5,900actual sale priceR1 (standard) configuration
- 2026-05$10,500actual sale priceR1 EDU configuration
Price status: actual-sale-price = real published price at time of sale; manufacturer-target = vendor target, not yet realized; analyst-estimate = third-party projection, not a vendor figure; not-announced = no price on record.
Unitree R1 on the deployment map
Where Unitree R1 is verified operating. Explore the deployment map by place and type.
Recent activity
- CreatedMay 29, 2026
Manufacturer-attributed media (2)
Manufacturer-supplied media at the model level. Not tied to an independently verified named-site deployment. Verification posture is product-showcase from the maker, distinct from the deployment-verified evidence in the section above.
Unitree's reveal of the R1 humanoid robot. The acrobatic footage is curated best-takes; the advertised entry price is for the base configuration.
Unitree's official R1 introduction video. Tagged demo-only: pre-programmed capability demonstration, not real-world consumer-need use; Unitree did not disclose the autonomy level for the footage.
Runs on (1)
- UnifoLMworld-model · research · open
Safety record
No incidents on record for Unitree R1.
Only active incidents are counted. Retracted incidents are excluded from this summary but remain reachable at their canonical URLs.
Sources (6)
- Unitree R1: official product page: humanoid ('intelligent pioneer'); ~27-29 kg; 1230x357x190 mm; 20-40 DOF by variant (AIR 20 / R1 26 / EDU 26-40); integrated large multimodal model (voice + images); developer/research orientation, R1 EDU education-focused · https://www.unitree.com/R1/
- https://shop.unitree.com/products/unitree-r1
- https://www.therobotreport.com/unitree-designs-r1-humanoid-robot-to-be-agile-and-affordable/
- https://newatlas.com/ai-humanoids/unitree-r1-humanoid-robot/
- https://www.cnx-software.com/2025/07/30/5900-unitree-r1-is-an-ultra-lightweight-customizable-humanoid-robot/
- https://www.automate.org/robotics/industry-insights/unitrees-new-6000-humanoid-robot-is-ultra-light
Compare Unitree R1
Common questions
- What is Unitree R1?
- Unitree R1 is a lightweight bipedal humanoid robot with an integrated large multimodal model (voice + images) and fully open joint/sensor interfaces; developer/research-oriented, with an education-focused R1 EDU variant.
- How much does Unitree R1 cost?
- Unitree R1 is listed at $4,900 on the DEPLOY registry. This is an actual sale price on record.
- Is Unitree R1 actually deployed in the real world?
- Unitree R1 is at the research stage: it exists, but DEPLOY has no verified real-world deployment on record. Manufacturer capability claims should be read as claims pending independent verification.
- Who makes Unitree R1?
- Unitree R1 is made by Unitree Robotics, based in Hangzhou, China, founded in 2016.
- What AI powers Unitree R1?
- Unitree R1 runs UnifoLM. Each brain assignment is verified at the registry level via primary sources.
- What are alternatives to Unitree R1?
- On the DEPLOY registry, comparable humanoid robots to Unitree R1 include Digit, Walker S2, Apollo, Unitree H2 Plus.
- How does Unitree R1 compare to Digit?
- Unitree R1 and Digit (Agility Robotics · 8 deployments) are both humanoid robots on the DEPLOY registry. Unitree R1 has 0 verified deployments on record. Compare both records for specs, safety, deployments, and verified-vs-claimed autonomy.
- Is Unitree R1 a top humanoid?
- On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, safety, adoption, media, and IP signals, Unitree R1 ranks in roughly the top 76% of humanoid models tracked by the registry.
- What is Unitree R1's maturity stage?
- Unitree R1 is at the research stage on the DEPLOY maturity ladder (research, prototype, pilot, commercial, production). Research stage means active development without commercial deployments on file.
- Where is Unitree R1 deployed?
- No verified deployments of Unitree R1 are currently on the DEPLOY registry. DEPLOY records deployments only when verified at a named site with a primary source; absence may reflect pre-deployment, research, or manufacturer-internal use.
- Is Unitree R1 safe?
- Unitree R1 has no incidents on record in the DEPLOY registry. This does not constitute a safety guarantee; it reflects the incidents DEPLOY has tracked and verified to date.
Methodology: Verified · 6 sources (no primary) · last reviewed 2026-06-28
Verification posture
Verified
Low confidence
Review state
Stable
Last reviewed 2026-06-28
Maturity + lifecycle
Maturity stage: research
Lifecycle: active
Architectural position
Cohort: humanoid
Sources by quality tier
- 5
- unclassified
- Unclassified source
- 1
- secondary-trade-publication
- Trade publication
The framework is documented at /methodology. Corrections at /corrections. Reviewer: DEPLOY editorial team.
Methodology surface for Unitree R1.Recent coverage
Unitree R1 in third-party press
Attention vs reality over time
Media mentions per month (area) against verified deployment events (dots). A press spike over a flat deployment line is the hype gap, drawn over time.
In the press
Recent coverage mentioning Unitree R1 from third-party publications. Automatically surfaced; not part of the verified registry record.
Chinese robot maker Unitree wins approval for 619 million Shanghai IPO
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Robotics startups raised 8.8B globally in H1 2026, surpassing 2025's full-year total of 5B, driven by embodied AI and humanoid robotics deals including Saronic, NEURA Robotics,…
Breakingviews - Unitree previews China's bleak robot reality
Reuters Breakingviews examines Unitree Robotics as a preview of China's humanoid robot industry, highlighting the gap between hype and commercial reality.
Robot Kicks Child In Stomach During Demo In China
A Unitree G1 humanoid robot performing a martial arts routine at Urumqi Botanical Garden kicked a child in the stomach, adding to a pattern of G1 public-demo injuries.
Unitree IPO approved, Meituan-backed group emerges as top shareholder
On Monday, Unitree Robotics has cleared the listing committee review for its initial public offering (IPO) on China’s STAR Market, marking one of the fastest approvals in the…
Dancing Robot Slaps Child In Face At Public Show In China, Video Goes Viral
A Unitree G1 humanoid robot accidentally slapped a child in the face during a public dance show in Shaanxi, China, raising safety concerns about humanoid robot deployments in…
Machine-readable surfaces
- Markdown mirror: /models/unitree-r1.md
- JSON-LD: embedded in this page’s head
- REST API: /v1/models/9024dfe3-3632-451a-9adb-64ae21ce8a4c
- Revision history: /models/unitree-r1/history
- Data documentation: /data
- Query this programmatically: Deploy MCP
Buyer-facing pricing: deploy.report/price/unitree-r1
Reality vs attention
Unitree R1 draws attention at the 22nd percentile but verifies reality at the insufficient-data level among humanoids.
Analysis
Thin deployment record; scale validation still in progress.
Signal flags
Dimension breakdown
Verified signal
Attention (reach, not merit)
DEPLOY Intelligence scores are computed from verified registry data: confirmed deployments, disclosed funding rounds, regulatory filings, active job listings, video viewership, and press coverage. Confidence ratings reflect data availability. Scores update nightly.
DEPLOY Indices — verified vs claimed
Last computed: Jul 14, 2026